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Helen A.

Helen A.

Top-rated Copy Editor, Proofreader & Amazon KDP formatting specialist

Top-rated Copy Editor | 10+ years Copy Editing & Proofreading | Trusted by bestselling authors I like to think of myself as an editing and proofreading nerd—polishing up a given piece of manuscript brings me too much joy sometimes. With an M.A. in English Literature and years of experience, I've helped hundreds of authors—alongside top publishing houses—bring polished, publication-ready books to life. My goal is to elevate every manuscript to its highest potential through careful proofreading and writing. Here is the list of manuscripts I work on: ▢ Academic manuscripts: Articles, personal statements, dissertations ▢ Books, manuscripts: Nonfiction, fiction, ebooks, children's books ▢ Business manuscripts: Web content, blogs, press releases, white papers, reports, training manuals, marketing copy ▢ Personal manuscripts: Resumes/CVs, emails, social media posts, screenplays, poetry, letters Note: I'm proficient in all major citation/formatting styles (APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA, Vancouver). I'm here Monday to Sunday, ready to hop on a call, brainstorm, or tackle edits with lightning speed. If you are looking for the best proofreading and editing & proofreading service here on Upwork with guaranteed professionalism, exceptional communication, unmatched customer service, and uncompromising quality, you need look no further. Shoot me a message, and let's make your words unforgettable!

🇺🇸Cumming, United States$25/hr100% JSS4.56 (92)Since Nov 2023

Earnings and projects

MRR
$115

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#131,293 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#17,935 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $688

Total earnings
$17k

Billed in all: $17k

World#152,725 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#25,031 / 62.1k
Per project
$145

$115 in the last 6 months

World#285,625 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#43,914 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
6

Across 9 contracts

89% fixed11% hourly
World#34,408 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#4,906 / 62.1k
Projects in all
118

Across 131 contracts

90% fixed10% hourly
World#22,242 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#3,601 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$17.3kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$17.0k$17.2k$17.4k$17.6kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 21% in Short Story Writing

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #109Novel Writing302 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #34Top 36%
  2. #118Nonfiction Writing299 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #41Top 39%
  3. #178Short Story Writing834 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #59Top 21%
  4. #360Line Editing910 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #188Top 40%
  5. #361Developmental Editing1,059 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #181Top 34%
  6. #423Book Writing1,648 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #157Top 26%
  7. #449Fiction Writing1,669 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #188Top 27%
  8. #488Ebook Writing2,045 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #139Top 24%